Cyber Threat stories - Page 19

Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

Girona FC partners with WatchGuard to deploy advanced cybersecurity across its stadium, training centre, and academy, boosting protection against cyber threats.

Accenture has acquired Canadian IAMConcepts to boost identity and access management solutions across critical sectors like finance and utilities in Canada.

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.

Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.

Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions to speed up threat detection and streamline security operations for organisations worldwide.

Bell launched Bell Cyber, aiming to build a CAD $1 billion AI-powered solutions business amid rising cyber threats in Canada.

KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.

Bell launches Bell Cyber to unify AI-driven cybersecurity services, boosting enterprise protection with an autonomous Security Operations Centre in Canada.

Cisco unveils two AI-driven editions of Splunk Enterprise Security to streamline SOC operations, boost threat detection, and accelerate incident response globally.

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.

Dell Technologies updates PowerProtect with a new All-Flash appliance boasting faster restores and enhanced cyber resilience to combat rising data and cyber threats.

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

Evergreen has acquired three Alberta managed service providers, boosting its Lyra Technology Group with over 80 IT professionals amid Canada's booming MSP market.

Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.

Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.

Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.

The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.